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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1916
Page
6
Maxim at Kanggs City voices fear of a foreign country moving up to 4,000 to 10,000 miles to land troops on American shores. The article cites the warning as told by the Oskaloosa Independents, noting the speaker’s provocative style. Local notices mention illness, visits, moving plans, and a December 6 public auction in Estherville area.
A document purporting to be the last will of Thomas Jensen was produced and read. The court set Monday November 27, 1916 for hearing proof, with E. M. Thompson, Clerk District Court, signing and sealing the record.
Patrons are invited to Weig man’s Restaurant to enjoy a fresh oyster stew in November evenings. The ad suggests treating a lady to Velma chocolates praised as the choicest of the choice, with options for bulk purchases. Also advertised are cigars, tobaccos, bakery goods, and home cooked meals at 36c.
Trego's Cafe announces fresh bulk chocolates and fancy gift boxes priced at 10c 2bc and 85c per box. Also new Bar candy such as Net Apple cider grape and blag punch and other beverages. Gloves and Jerseys for youths with various brands. Orders and lunches available.
Lost Island township social notes list visits among neighbors. health consultations with Dr Mayo. anniversaries and sick lists accompany family from Ruthven Sheffield and Terris. A chicken dinner with crafts fair is planned for Thanksgiving day inviting all residents.
Lost Island Lake notes report Mrs Hampson very ill at her son Tom Hampson’s home. Ommon Peterson of Grinnell Iowa had been visiting cousins A I and Charles Lande and returned home. John Johnson drives a new Ford. Mrs Alkne of Grinnell Iowa visits with daughter Mrs Oliver Lande. Beulah Sanding to Heron Lake Minnesota hospital for appendicitis. Mrs Nels Thorson left for Colorado. Mrs Ole Lande very low. little hope for recovery. Andrew Roseland drove to Heron Lake Sunday. Corn crop in area good, yields from 60 to 70 bushels per acre.
Dack Creek items record a string of Sunday visits and family trips. Lorn Wolf family and Agnes Leduc spent the day near Hoprii. Fredrick of Emmetsburg called on relatives. Jim Briggs and family rode home with them. B H Leary and Hittle visited Fred Luhman. Bessie White spent Sunday with her parents. Kathryn Evans and Will Herke tied the knot at Emmetsburg Saturday. Wilert husked corn for L E Richardson. Sam Sper visited Glenn Shaver on Tuesday. Lewis Lippold returned from Minneapolis for business. B F Lillard and daughters Bernice and Rose returned after two months in Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska, and Missouri. Nelson boys noted in vicinity. Ke rwin Kap Br Neichtern’s nabhate mentioned. One Nelson boy mentioned picking corn Sunday afternoon.
A group of testimonials extol the Majestic range as durable, fuel efficient, and capable of even baking. Readers praise its strong fire box, long life, low repair needs, and ability to heat large water quantities, with several named contributors affirming its superior performance and reliability.
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